Published: 10 April 2026
Parish Council News
At the recent Parish Council meeting it was agreed that the Chairman of the Council should write to GCC Highways to express residents disappointment and frustration about the level of service being provided in the area. In particular the condition of the Icomb and Broadwell Roads and the lack of progress on reducing speed limits in the village. We hope to be able to give an update on this at the Village Meeting to be held on 7pm. We also hope to have an update on the Horse and Groom Planning Application by then.
You will find details of meetings together with news of events on the Council’s new web site
Oddingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk
A big thank you to the intrepid litter pickers. Not the most pleasant job but satisfying when you look at the amount that is collected.
Church News
A message of thanks from Tilly to those who achieved so much in the churchyard on 28th March. Another date will be arranged soon. St Nicholas, our village church in the woods, is looking particularly enchanting wreathed in celandines and primroses. We are working hard inside to prepare for our first service on Sunday 19th April at 11am. It will be Holy Communion led by Rev Dr Stephen Blake and the parishes of Evenlode and Adelstrop are joining us for the service. We are staying on afterwards to enjoy a cup of coffee and biscuits with friends and neighbours to which all are welcome.
Launch of The Appeal for St Nicholas Church
The Friends of St. Nicholas have announced the launch of the appeal for St Nicholas Church ‘The Next 1000 Years’.
As with many historic buildings, the church once again requires significant restoration. Hence this appeal to prepare the church for the next millennium. The launch event will take place on the evening of Thursday, 21 May, at the church and will include talks by Sir Loyd Grossman, a lifetime advocate for heritage causes, and Gabriella Smith our eminent historic building surveyor.
If you have yet to receive an invite and would like to attend or learn more about the appeal and the work required to the church, please contact Hector Smith at Banks Barn smithhstephen@aol.co.uk
Music in Oddington
Two concerts are taking place this year at Holy Ascension in Oddington as part of a projected series of concerts planned over the next three years.The first takes place at 4:00pm on Saturday 9 May and features five works performed by Jeremy Huw Williams (baritone) and Wendy Hiscox (piano). The second takes place at 4:00pm on Saturday 3 October and features four works performed by Lesley-Jane Rogers (soprano), John Turner (recorder), Coral Lancaster (Cello) and David Ponsford (harpsichord). For more details please scan the following QR code which will take you to a website giving more details, including how to obtain tickets:
Advanced notice of a hughe plant sale and open garden at Pasture Farm, Upper Oddington on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May. 11am – 5pm both days. Teas/coffee and home made cakes. “In and Out of the Garden” stall selling produce, pots, and implements. Plenty of parking at Pasture Farm and dogs on leads welcome.
Village Hall
The Great Oddington Quiz was a fantastic night, great food, silliness and intelligence. More than 50 people competed for the prestigious trophy and the Stowaways came away with the prize.
Future events at the Village Hall
Friday 10th April 5.30-8.30 Pizza Night – don’t forget to order your pizza from www.plushpizza.co.uk
Tuesday 21st April 7.30 pm Film Night – starring Ralph Fiennes, written by Alan Bennett – must be a good watch
Friday 2nd May 10.30-12 Coffee Shop
Looking forward to OddFest
We are returning, by kind permission of The Barclay family, to the field by the side of the Village Hall for another magical event. Pencil in Sunday 28th June – all your usual favourites and a few surprises too. If anyone would like to join our merry gang on the organising committee please drop a line to alanbetts107@gmail.com